Nine years ago, actor Adam MacDonald made his feature writing and directing debut with an entertaining survival thriller called Backcountry (watch it Here), which starred Missy Peregrym as a woman lost in the wilderness and menaced by a bear. Two and a half years ago, we heard that MacDonald and Peregrym were going to be teaming up for a new survival thriller called Out Come the Wolves – which, as you might guess from the title, will have Peregrym facing off with a pack of ravenous wolves. Now Variety has confirmed that filming is now underway.
MacDonald is directing Out Come the Wolves from a screenplay by Enuka Okuma, based on a story they crafted with actor Joris Jarsky of God’s Country. The story centers on a woman who brings her male best friend to meet her fiancé at her family’s secluded family cabin in the woods. As tensions grow between the two men,...
MacDonald is directing Out Come the Wolves from a screenplay by Enuka Okuma, based on a story they crafted with actor Joris Jarsky of God’s Country. The story centers on a woman who brings her male best friend to meet her fiancé at her family’s secluded family cabin in the woods. As tensions grow between the two men,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Principal photography has commenced on Adam MacDonald’s survival thriller “Out Come the Wolves.”
The feral feature, which will be shot on location in Dundas, Ontario throughout May, follows the story of a woman who takes her fiancé to a secluded cabin to meet her best male friend, before things take a dark turn during a hunting trip.
The film is represented for international by Altitude Film Sales, who will be discussing the film with buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
MacDonald’s credits include “Backcountry”, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and “Pyewacket”, which also debuted at TIFF. He also directed the third and fourth seasons of “Slasher” and the upcoming season five for AMC’s Shudder. Most recently, he completed directing the first virtual reality horror movie experience for Meta entitled “Be Mine.”
“Out Come the Wolves” reunites MacDonald with Missy Peregrym,...
The feral feature, which will be shot on location in Dundas, Ontario throughout May, follows the story of a woman who takes her fiancé to a secluded cabin to meet her best male friend, before things take a dark turn during a hunting trip.
The film is represented for international by Altitude Film Sales, who will be discussing the film with buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
MacDonald’s credits include “Backcountry”, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and “Pyewacket”, which also debuted at TIFF. He also directed the third and fourth seasons of “Slasher” and the upcoming season five for AMC’s Shudder. Most recently, he completed directing the first virtual reality horror movie experience for Meta entitled “Be Mine.”
“Out Come the Wolves” reunites MacDonald with Missy Peregrym,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Two of Netflix’s freshman drama series will not see a second season. The streaming giant has canceled vampire drama series V Wars starring Ian Somerhalder, based on Jonathan Maberry’s bestselling book, and October Faction, based on the Idw comics by Steve Niles, Deadline has confirmed.
V Wars, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. Somerhalder starred as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
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V Wars, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. Somerhalder starred as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
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- 3/30/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Both “V-Wars” and “October Faction” have been canceled at Netflix after airing just one season apiece, Variety has confirmed.
The two shows are both produced by Idw Entertainment, which is also behind the Netflix series adaptation of “Locke & Key.” News of the twin cancellations comes just after Netflix announced a season 2 pick up for the third series.
In “V-Wars,” Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” The first season debuted on Dec. 9, 2019.
According to sources, Netflix and Somerhalder are in talks to collaborate on more projects in the future.
William Laurin and Glenn Davis served as showrunners on “V-Wars.” Brad Turner...
The two shows are both produced by Idw Entertainment, which is also behind the Netflix series adaptation of “Locke & Key.” News of the twin cancellations comes just after Netflix announced a season 2 pick up for the third series.
In “V-Wars,” Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” The first season debuted on Dec. 9, 2019.
According to sources, Netflix and Somerhalder are in talks to collaborate on more projects in the future.
William Laurin and Glenn Davis served as showrunners on “V-Wars.” Brad Turner...
- 3/30/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix just released the trailer for “V Wars,” Ian Somerhalder’s latest vampires series — but this time, he’s not the bloodthirsty one.
The former “Vampire Diaries” star, known for playing sexy-vampire Damon Salvatore over the show’s eight seasons, stars in “V Wars” as Dr. Luther Swann, a disease specialist who is faced with a tough choice when his best friend (Adrian Holmes) catches the mysterious virus that’s turning people into vampires left and right. You can watch the full trailer above.
Based on Jonathan Maberry’s best-selling books, Somerhalder executive produces, stars in, and directs one of the episodes of the series’ first 10-episode season. Other cast members include Holmes (Michael Fayne), Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoot (Mila Dubov), Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov).
Here is Netflix’s official logline:
“Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold...
The former “Vampire Diaries” star, known for playing sexy-vampire Damon Salvatore over the show’s eight seasons, stars in “V Wars” as Dr. Luther Swann, a disease specialist who is faced with a tough choice when his best friend (Adrian Holmes) catches the mysterious virus that’s turning people into vampires left and right. You can watch the full trailer above.
Based on Jonathan Maberry’s best-selling books, Somerhalder executive produces, stars in, and directs one of the episodes of the series’ first 10-episode season. Other cast members include Holmes (Michael Fayne), Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoot (Mila Dubov), Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov).
Here is Netflix’s official logline:
“Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold...
- 11/19/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Ian Somerhalder just can’t get enough of vampires. The “Vampire Diaries” star has a new vampire show called “V Wars,” and it’s premiering Dec. 5 on Netflix.
The streaming service teased the first glimpse of the vampire-licious series just in time for Halloween on Wednesday. You can see them all below.
Based on Jonathan Maberry’s best-selling books, Somerhalder stars not as a vampire this time, but as Dr. Luther Swann, whose attempts to understand the breakout of this “mysterious disease” that turns his best friend into a bloodthirsty creature.
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Here’s the show’s official logline, per Netflix: Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed,...
The streaming service teased the first glimpse of the vampire-licious series just in time for Halloween on Wednesday. You can see them all below.
Based on Jonathan Maberry’s best-selling books, Somerhalder stars not as a vampire this time, but as Dr. Luther Swann, whose attempts to understand the breakout of this “mysterious disease” that turns his best friend into a bloodthirsty creature.
Also Read: John Witherspoon, Prolific Character Actor and 'Friday' Star, Dies at 77
Here’s the show’s official logline, per Netflix: Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed,...
- 10/30/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Bones alum Tamara Taylor and J.C. MacKenzie are set as leads in October Faction, based on the Idw comics by Steve Niles. Rounding out the cast are Aurora Burghart (Sex Education), Gabriel Darku, Wendy Crewson, Megan Follows and Stephen McHattie.
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The 10-episode...
Adapted and created by Damian Kindler, October Faction follows globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen, played by MacKenzie and Taylor respectively, who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff (Darku) and Viv (Burghart). As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The 10-episode...
- 10/12/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Ahr Jan 8, 2020
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction is coming soon to Netflix, and we've got the latest trailer and other news to share.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Here's what we know about the show so far...
October Faction Release Date
October Faction picked a different month to debut than its title would appear to indicate; instead,...
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction is coming soon to Netflix, and we've got the latest trailer and other news to share.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
Here's what we know about the show so far...
October Faction Release Date
October Faction picked a different month to debut than its title would appear to indicate; instead,...
- 9/28/2018
- Den of Geek
Michael Ahr Oct 12, 2018
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction will be adapted at Netflix for ten episodes, and we've got the latest cast news.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The comic upon which October Faction is based comes from Idw and famed horror comics scribe Steve Niles, who will executive produce the adaptation. Niles’ original...
The monster hunters of Idw Comics’ October Faction will be adapted at Netflix for ten episodes, and we've got the latest cast news.
For those who enjoy monster-killing and secret societies, Netflix’s latest sci-fi comic book adaptation of Idw’s October Faction may be just the thing. The ten-episode first season of the series will introduce globetrotting monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen who, after the death of Fred’s father, return to their hometown in upstate New York with their teenage children Geoff and Viv. As the family adjusts, Fred and Deloris must hide their identities as members of a secret organization, and our heroes quickly discover that their new small-town setting isn’t as idyllic as it seems.
The comic upon which October Faction is based comes from Idw and famed horror comics scribe Steve Niles, who will executive produce the adaptation. Niles’ original...
- 9/28/2018
- Den of Geek
Calling all “Vampire Diaries” fans! Ian Somerhalder is officially back in the bloodsucker game and teasing his new character on the upcoming Netflix series “V-Wars.” But spoiler, alert, he’s not playing a vampire — at least we don’t think.
“Here he is… @drlutherswannofficial aka Dr. Luther Swann,” Somerhalder captioned a shot of himself wearing a white doctor’s coat and sporting some bloody knuckles, which he posted to Instagram Wednesday. “Would you trust this man?” Yes? Possibly?
Somerhalder’s first dip into the vamp world ended last year, when “The Vampire Diaries” wrapped its eight-season run on The CW last spring.
Also Read: Ian Somerhalder to Lead Netflix Vampire Drama Series 'V-Wars'
Netflix gave a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to “V-Wars,” back in April, which is an adaptation of the Idw comic series of the same name.
“V-Wars” tells the story of Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a...
“Here he is… @drlutherswannofficial aka Dr. Luther Swann,” Somerhalder captioned a shot of himself wearing a white doctor’s coat and sporting some bloody knuckles, which he posted to Instagram Wednesday. “Would you trust this man?” Yes? Possibly?
Somerhalder’s first dip into the vamp world ended last year, when “The Vampire Diaries” wrapped its eight-season run on The CW last spring.
Also Read: Ian Somerhalder to Lead Netflix Vampire Drama Series 'V-Wars'
Netflix gave a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to “V-Wars,” back in April, which is an adaptation of the Idw comic series of the same name.
“V-Wars” tells the story of Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a...
- 8/15/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Laura Vandervoort (Supergirl), Kyle Breitkopf (The Whispers) and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Crimson Peak) have been cast opposite Ian Somerhalder, Adrian Holmes, Jacky Lai and Peter Outerbridge in Netflix’s upcoming vampire drama V-Wars.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Vandervoort will play Mila, Breitkopf is Dez and Murray will portray Danika.
Brad Turner will direct the pilot episode and executive produce. William Laurin and Glenn Davis will serve as showrunners. Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden will executive produce for High Park, with David Ozer and Ted Adams for Idw Entertainment and James Gibb for Marada Pictures. V-Wars is produced by High Park in association with Idw.
Actress, writer and producer Vandervoort is known for her roles on Supergirl, Smallville, V and Bitten, among others. She’s repped by Abrams Artists Agency, Industry Entertainment and Noble Caplan Abrams.
Breitkopf had a lead role in ABC’s summer drama series The Whispers and will next be seen in Netflix’s upcoming feature film The Silence. He’s repped by Innovative Artists and Noble Caplan Abrams.
Murray’s credits include My Perfect Romance for Netflix, Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak and Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. She’s repped by Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency and Van Johnson Company.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Vandervoort will play Mila, Breitkopf is Dez and Murray will portray Danika.
Brad Turner will direct the pilot episode and executive produce. William Laurin and Glenn Davis will serve as showrunners. Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden will executive produce for High Park, with David Ozer and Ted Adams for Idw Entertainment and James Gibb for Marada Pictures. V-Wars is produced by High Park in association with Idw.
Actress, writer and producer Vandervoort is known for her roles on Supergirl, Smallville, V and Bitten, among others. She’s repped by Abrams Artists Agency, Industry Entertainment and Noble Caplan Abrams.
Breitkopf had a lead role in ABC’s summer drama series The Whispers and will next be seen in Netflix’s upcoming feature film The Silence. He’s repped by Innovative Artists and Noble Caplan Abrams.
Murray’s credits include My Perfect Romance for Netflix, Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak and Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles. She’s repped by Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency and Van Johnson Company.
- 7/18/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Zoo alum Peter Outerbridge is set as a series regular opposite Ian Somerhalder and Adrian Holmes in Netflix’s upcoming vampire drama V-Wars, based on Jonathan Maberry’s bestselling book, from Idw Entertainment and High Park Entertainment.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Dr. Luther Swann (Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Outerbridge will play Calix Niklos an elegant, malicious science expert on the Homeland Security Team.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Dr. Luther Swann (Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Outerbridge will play Calix Niklos an elegant, malicious science expert on the Homeland Security Team.
- 6/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Adrian Holmes (Arrow) is set to co-star opposite Ian Somerhalder in Netflix’s upcoming vampire drama V-Wars. In addition, Jacky Lai (Beyond) has booked a key role in the series based on Jonathan Maberry’s bestselling book, from Idw Entertainment and High Park Entertainment.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Holmes’ Fayne is the...
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Holmes’ Fayne is the...
- 6/4/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to a series adaptation of the “V-Wars” book series written by Jonathan Maberry.
The streaming giant has given the drama series a 10-episode first season order. Ian Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these vampires. Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
The role marks Somerhalder’s latest major role in a vampire drama. He previously starred in The CW’s series adaptation of “The Vampire Diaries” as Damon Salvatore. That series ran for eight seasons on CW, concluding in 2017. He and...
The streaming giant has given the drama series a 10-episode first season order. Ian Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these vampires. Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
The role marks Somerhalder’s latest major role in a vampire drama. He previously starred in The CW’s series adaptation of “The Vampire Diaries” as Damon Salvatore. That series ran for eight seasons on CW, concluding in 2017. He and...
- 4/16/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ian Somerhalder is back in the vampire game, courtesy of Netflix.
The streaming service has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to the drama “V-Wars,” an adaptation of the Idw novel of the same name. The “Vampire Diaries” alum will lead the cast, but — spoiler alert — not as a bloodsucker.
“V-Wars” tells the story of Dr. Luther Swann (Somerhalder), who enters a world of horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. While the disease begins to spread and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps, with normal people pit against the growing population of vampires. Swann must race against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Also Read: 'Vampire Diaries' Exit Interview: Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley Vie for Biggest Distraction
The project is not Somerhalder’s first dip into the supernatural, which comes just one year after his long-running series “The Vampire Diaries” wrapped its eight-season run on The CW.
The drama hails from High Park Entertainment and Idw Entertainment and is based off Idw’s franchise of the same name, written by best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. William Laurin and Glenn Davis (“1-800-Missing”) will serve as showrunners, with “Stargate”s Brad Turner directing and exec producing. Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden will exec produce for High Park, alongside Idw Entertainment president David Ozer and CEO Ted Adams, and Games Gibb for Marada Pictures.
Read original story Ian Somerhalder to Lead Netflix Vampire Drama Series ‘V-Wars’ At TheWrap...
The streaming service has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to the drama “V-Wars,” an adaptation of the Idw novel of the same name. The “Vampire Diaries” alum will lead the cast, but — spoiler alert — not as a bloodsucker.
“V-Wars” tells the story of Dr. Luther Swann (Somerhalder), who enters a world of horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. While the disease begins to spread and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps, with normal people pit against the growing population of vampires. Swann must race against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
Also Read: 'Vampire Diaries' Exit Interview: Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley Vie for Biggest Distraction
The project is not Somerhalder’s first dip into the supernatural, which comes just one year after his long-running series “The Vampire Diaries” wrapped its eight-season run on The CW.
The drama hails from High Park Entertainment and Idw Entertainment and is based off Idw’s franchise of the same name, written by best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. William Laurin and Glenn Davis (“1-800-Missing”) will serve as showrunners, with “Stargate”s Brad Turner directing and exec producing. Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden will exec produce for High Park, alongside Idw Entertainment president David Ozer and CEO Ted Adams, and Games Gibb for Marada Pictures.
Read original story Ian Somerhalder to Lead Netflix Vampire Drama Series ‘V-Wars’ At TheWrap...
- 4/16/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
A year after the end of The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder is returning to the vampire drama genre. Netflix has ordered 10 hourlong episodes of V-Wars, based on Jonathan Maberry’s bestselling book, from Idw Entertainment and High Park Entertainment. Somerhalder is attached to star and also direct the drama, which was developed as straight-to-series in 2014 as the initial project under Idw Entertainment and then-eOne TV’s first-look co-production deal.
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann...
The book, published in 2012 by Idw Publishing, debuted as a collection of prose stories that chronicles the first Vampire War. In the series, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, who enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne, into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann...
- 4/16/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tandem Communications is distributing, and Canada’s CBC Television, will broadcast the animated film Pirate’s Passage which has just started production. Donald Sutherland will star in, produce and co-script the adventure and coming-of-age story that’s based on the book by William Gilkerson which won the Governor General’s Award for children’s literature in 2006. Sutherland will voice the lead character, Captain Charles Johnson, an eccentric seafarer who blows into a Nova Scotia town in 1952 and helps a mother and son as they struggle to keep their inn open for business. But the captain grows more mysterious over time, with his tales of the lives and battles of old-time pirates. Sutherland’s production company, Martin’s River Ink, Inc, is making the film with animation work by Ottowa’s Pip Animation Services. Helmer Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) is co-directing with Pip’s Mike Barth. Peyton...
- 11/4/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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